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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tablet 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gilgamesh asks Shamash to give Enkidu what?
(a) A wife
(b) Victory over Humbaba
(c) A kingdom of his own
(d) A dream

2. Where does Gilgamesh pour out his fine-meal?
(a) On the mountain
(b) In the fire
(c) At the temple
(d) In the plain

3. What is the woman called who seduces Enkidu?
(a) The courtier
(b) The courtesan
(c) Eanna
(d) The harlot

4. What is the name of the city Gilgamesh builds?
(a) Urukali
(b) Uruk
(c) Ukur
(d) Ruku

5. What does Humbaba do to make Gilgamesh afraid?
(a) Strikes him with a sword
(b) Changes his face
(c) Roars
(d) Spews fire

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Gilgamesh and Enkidu first meet?

2. What happens when Gilgamesh and Enkidu fight?

3. What university in Pennsylvania owns a large portion of the Gilgamesh tablets?

4. Who intercedes to help Gilgamesh overcome Humbaba?

5. What other people try to discourage Gilgamesh from undertaking his voyage to engage Humbaba?

(see the answer key)

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